as in slicked
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction
the floor was greased with condensation, and so we slid everywhere we went
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as in oiled
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction
make sure you grease the pan before you put the batter in
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as in facilitated
to free from obstruction or difficulty
your help might grease the complicated adoption proceedings
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Recent Examples of greased
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Bake from frozen at 425ºF in greased skillet, adding an extra 5 to 10 minutes as needed.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Women also took part in the greased pig contest.
—Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026
Place in the oven on a greased pan for 25-30 minutes.
—Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Fit it into a greased 9-inch pie plate, letting the dough settle naturally into the corners.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
With his neat suit and greased hair, Murphy (who’ll be battered and bloody by the film’s finale) looks about as presentable as a mechanic possibly could.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
With the turf greased by his players, who had emptied their water bottles in anticipation, Glasner slid through the guard of honour on his belly to mimic his celebration after winning the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
With the title in their grasp, the Ducks have greased up their fingers, fumbling into a four-game winless slump.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
The Crew Module side hatch cover is removed, and the seals are greased, cleaned and inspected before the 500-pound hatch door is shut and latched using special tools, including a socket wrench and ratchet.
—Miles Doran, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
In reality, according to a person with knowledge of the deal, Tal greased an employee from Griffin’s office to get the boss’s number, then called him incessantly.
—James D. Walsh, Curbed, 10 Mar. 2026
So, yes, the speeds and feeds are all greased up for quick performance.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Without taking away from Newsom’s work ethic, this memoir cannot help underlining how much his smooth upward assent has been greased by family connections.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
The pan is greased with baking spray, lined with parchment paper, then layered with thin slices of blood orange.
—Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Place the rolls in a greased 9- x 13-inch pan.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Bake from frozen at 425ºF in greased skillet, adding an extra 5 to 10 minutes as needed.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Women also took part in the greased pig contest.
—Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026
Place in the oven on a greased pan for 25-30 minutes.
—Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Fit it into a greased 9-inch pie plate, letting the dough settle naturally into the corners.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
With his neat suit and greased hair, Murphy (who’ll be battered and bloody by the film’s finale) looks about as presentable as a mechanic possibly could.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
There is a temptation to expand the view of this ruling, to look at the slippery slope that has been legally greased and pontificate about how this will lead to the further damnation of college sports.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
With the turf greased by his players, who had emptied their water bottles in anticipation, Glasner slid through the guard of honour on his belly to mimic his celebration after winning the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
With the title in their grasp, the Ducks have greased up their fingers, fumbling into a four-game winless slump.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
The Crew Module side hatch cover is removed, and the seals are greased, cleaned and inspected before the 500-pound hatch door is shut and latched using special tools, including a socket wrench and ratchet.
—Miles Doran, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
In reality, according to a person with knowledge of the deal, Tal greased an employee from Griffin’s office to get the boss’s number, then called him incessantly.
—James D. Walsh, Curbed, 10 Mar. 2026
So, yes, the speeds and feeds are all greased up for quick performance.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Without taking away from Newsom’s work ethic, this memoir cannot help underlining how much his smooth upward assent has been greased by family connections.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
The pan is greased with baking spray, lined with parchment paper, then layered with thin slices of blood orange.
—Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greased
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Zendaya complemented her partner by wearing a black Christopher Cowan minidress and Christian Louboutin heels, paired with a slicked back hairstyle.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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The main event, though, is the ski room—where ski butlers furnish guests with state-of-the-art skis before sliding them onto the slicked Jardin Alpin piste with or without an instructor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Cavallari posted a clip of her and her oiled-up, bronzed six-pack in action on Instagram.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Don't use water on raw or oiled wood surfaces.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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Meetings, calls and customer interactions are not merely logistical functions to support, but sources for context and operational data that can feed automation, analytics and agentic workflows (also facilitated by Cisco, naturally) across the enterprise.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Last year, the foundation facilitated the donation of dozens of Flock cameras, most of which ended up in affluent neighborhoods on the city’s Westside and in the San Fernando Valley.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The hatching doesn't last a long time, but during it, the bugs can cause slippery road conditions.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Mowing wet grass is risky due to slippery conditions, soil compaction, uneven cuts, and increased fungal infection risk.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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Specifically, these plummeting estrogen levels impair your body's baseline production of natural hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin, the building blocks that keep your skin bouncy, plump, and lubricated.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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Chain The final check is to make sure the bike’s chain is properly lubricated and not overly stretched out.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Anti-slip textures improved grip on slick surfaces, while integrated crampons provided extra traction on hard ice.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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He was soon joined by South African singer Tyla for her slick verse.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
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Later, over a poolside lunch, Strong waxed poetic about the feeling of wearing Loro Piana and learning about sailing from Casiraghi, a prolific sailboat racer.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
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However, various secessionist movements waxed and waned during the period between independence and the Civil War.—
Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 3,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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For greasy buildup, use a drop of grease-cutting dish detergent on the cloth and lightly scrub, then wipe the soap away with a damp cloth.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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With continued use, the lightweight, non-greasy formula helps invigorate roots, improve blood flow, and minimize shedding.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
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“Greased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greased. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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